DESCRIPTION:

a flakey pastry

INGREDIENTS:

2 CUPS FLOUR
3/4 TEASPOON SALT
2/3 CUP LARD OR SHORTENING

DIRECTIONS:

Mix and sift flour and salt.

Cut in the lard with a knife.

Add only water enough to hold the ingredients together.

Do not knead ( this will make paste tough )

Divide dough in 2 parts and roll out thin on a slightly floured board.

Line a pie pan with one half the pastry. Roll out other half of pastry.

Fill your pie.

Place 2nd crust over filling.

Pinch or crimp edges with a fork.

Bake as directed for pie.

If a less rich pastry is desired, use only 1/2 cup lard or shortening